Outdoor activities Potential
Poor
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Cook Islands?
The best time to visit Cook Islands for hiking is June, July, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Cook Islands, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Cook Islands
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 12Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 253 |
February | 11Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 225 |
March | 12Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 201 |
April | 19Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 227 |
May | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 176 |
June | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 97 |
July | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 100 |
August | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 105 |
September | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 102 |
October | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 118 |
November | 36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 146 |
December | 21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 218 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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